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Baseball Instruction/Questions Answered by Expert Andrew Senger
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Double play | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: Senger, Consider the following situation: one runner on 1st base and one runner on 3rd base ... A: Mike, The run would not score. Using Official Baseball Rules, Rule 4.09(a) states: "One run shall ... | |
| intentionak walks | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: It seems to me that until recently (if at all), it was not possible to issue an intentional walk (or ... A: Charlie, Intentional walks are nothing more than four balls thrown to a batter, only the pitches ... | |
| Delay of game rule | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: Recently, I noticed an opposing coach slowing down a game against us in order to limit how many ... A: Kevin, In generalities, there is nothing illegal with most of his stalling tactics. There is a rule ... | |
| appeals | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: What is the proper way to appeal a call regarding a runner leaving the bag early before tagging up ... A: Mike, There are two ways to appeal this: 1. Have a fielder, with the ball, touch the base that was ... | |
| Pregame | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I always get nervous before a game any tips you recommend on what to do before a game and what can ... A: Are you a baseball player or umpire? In either case, listening to music before the game helps. I ... | |
| DH question. | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: my question is if a player is taken out of the game, say left field player substituted for someone ... A: Brian, This isn't allowed for two reasons: 1. Once a player is removed from the game, he cannot ... | |
| Interference by batter/runner? | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Batter takes a big swing and drills the ball straight down into the batter's box where it comes to a ... A: Mark, As long as the contact is not intentional, it's a foul ball: 8.4.1 SITUATION B: B1 squares ... | |
| 11U Baseball | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: During a pitch, infield umpire calls balk, bases loaded, batter hits a ball. Is the ball struck dead ... A: Jess, It depends on the rule code being used. In high school rules (NFHS, or Fed), the ball is ... | |
| college and high school ruling | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Is a player out for hurdling over or jumping over the catcher who has the ball and is attempting to ... A: Doug, NFHS does not allow jumping or hurdling over a player UNLESS the player is lying on the ... | |
| Intentional walk rule change in MLB | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: What year did the rule change requiring a pitcher to pitch 4 balls to issue an intentional walk. ... A: Sandy, According to Jim Evans Annotated Rules, there doesn't appear to ever have been a time that ... | |
| Running to first without hitting | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: Runner on third. Batter leaves the batter's box without hitting and runs to first to draw attention ... A: Bill, This is how I'm understanding the situation: Runner on third, number of outs doesn't matter. ... | |
| Rule 4.04: Definition of "ill" | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: Rule 4.04 states in “NOTE 2” that “…when a child is injured or becomes ill…the team will skip over ... A: David, If I were asked as an umpire to determine if a kid is ill simply because he's scared of a ... | |
| play at home plate | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a question pertaining to any play at home plate, is it mandatory that the runner slide into ... A: Sharon, I am not trained in Little League rules, so I cannot answer the situation for their rules. ... | |
| run downs and in or out of baseline | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: runner is between 1st and second - 2 baseman is in the outfield side of the baseline without the ... A: Kendall, First of all, I apologize for the delay in answering the question. I have been on ... | |
| Safe or out? | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: 2 out, runner on 3rd. Ball is hit between 3rd & SS. SS fields ball and throws to home as runner ... A: John, If the umpire determines the catcher did not have secure possession during the tag, or the ... | |
| dropped 3rd strike with runner on first stealing | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Runner on 1st with 1 out. Runner attempts to steal 2nd while pitcher is in delivery motion. The ... A: Mike, The determination is made by the runner's position at the time of the pitch. I doubt the ... | |
| is the ball fair?? | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: in a recent game a ball was hit and hit the third base unfortunately the base had been staked ... A: Franklin, The rules state that the bases are in fair territory. The foul lines are used only as a ... | |
| Player position in fair/foul territory | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to instruct my first and third baseman on how to hold a runner on base. I was told by ... A: Todd, It depends on what ruleset your league is using. With that said, there is no penalty in any ... | |
| running and more. | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have some questions. I appreciate you asnwering them. 1)If there's a runner on first and ball is ... A: Certainly. If a runner is stealing home and the batter interferes with the play, who is out is ... | |
| running and more. | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have some questions. I appreciate you asnwering them. 1)If there's a runner on first and ball is ... A: Heather, There are a lot of questions, but that's no problem. Overall, you have a good knowledge of ... | |
| Fair or Foul | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Ok so if the batter hits the ball it bounces once before it goes over the third base in fair ... A: Heather, To determine if a ground ball is fair or foul, you take the ball's position when it passes ... | |
| Balk- Ball in play | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: In American Legion Baseball, runner on first base, trys to steal second, umpire calls balk. Catcher ... A: Tom, There are two possibilities, depending on what ruleset your American Legion is playing under. ... | |
| Batting | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: If a batter is at bat and gets injured (like hitting a foul ball off his leg and breaks a bone) and ... A: Ron, In all rule codes I know, a substitute batter will take the place of the injured batter. This ... | |
| Home Plate Umpire overrules Field Umpire without request | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Setting: U10 Boys Travel Baseball Game, close game, extra innings. Situation: On a force play at ... A: Lisa, Simply: No. An umpire should NEVER change the call of another umpire. If an umpire feels ... | |
| 3 foot running lane | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: In a game last night played under Major League rules, a batter was pinch hit for by another legal ... A: Justin, This call is umpire judgment, and the judgment is different depending on the ruleset used. ... | |
| Pinch Hitter | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: In a game last night played under Major League rules, a batter was pinch hit for by another legal ... A: Justin, According to OBR Rule 3.03, "A player, or players, may be substituted during a game at any ... | |
| Hit By Pitch/Protest | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: In a Babe Ruth league, a batter is hit by a pitch. The umpire rules that the batter never tried to ... A: Anthony, Whether or not the batter moved is a judgment call by the umpire. However, the coach could ... | |
| Continuous play/does run count? | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: This happened in our little league game yesterday. Two outs, runner on third. Ground ball to ... A: Bud, The run would not count. I do not have the Little League rules, but I know they closely follow ... | |
| Official scoring | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I remember a few years ago, Big Papi was playing first base and a ball hit hard to him broke ... A: Mike, According to the Official Baseball Rules: 10.12 Comment: ...For example, the official scorer ... | |
| pick off play | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Runner leading off first, pitcher throws over. Runner trying to get back ends up with his foot on ... A: Gary, Technically, the runner would be out, as he is not touching the base. Thinking of it another ... | |
| dropped 3rd strike | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: Is a pitch that bounces prior to reaching the catcher, but is feilded(picked) cleanly by the catcher ... A: Brad, Yes. In every rule code, the rules state the catcher must "catch" the third strike. All ... | |
| running out of base path | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: recently in a little league game my grandson, a first base man was involved in getting a runner in ... A: Eddie, First off, the umpire was wrong. Once the runner goes more than 3 feet away from the ... | |
| Cal Ripken baseball rules | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Question about Cal Ripken baseball rule interpretation...this situation was presented during the ... A: Chris, I am not experienced in Cal Ripkin rules. However, I don't see how this situation would be ... | |
| pinch runner | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a son playing high school baseball. He was used as a pinch runner twice in the last game. ... A: Debi, I am unable to answer the scorebook question, as I have no training in completing an official ... | |
| Bat Rules | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I am considering buying my son a new bat for junior leaguel. He is 14 and will most likely play ... A: Joanna, I cannot speak for Junior League, but I can tell you what is in the rules for High School. ... | |
| base running | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: can a runner after reaching first base take a lead towards home plate in an attempt to cause ... A: Tony, There are two things to consider in this situation (Official Baseball Rules): 7.08(a)(1) Any ... | |
| Foul tip | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I am reading the official Cal Ripken 2009 rule book definitions and have a question about foul tips. ... A: Chris, I do not have experience in Cal Ripkin rules, but high school rules are written the same. ... | |
| Sliding rules | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: In the Little league world series there were several games that the catcher was in front of the ... A: Brian, You are correct. A fielder without possession of the ball cannot stop a fielder from having ... | |
| Runner out at 3rd base | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: At my team's last game, there was a situation on which there was a runner at 3rd base, the batter ... A: Diego, In most baseball rules, this is an incorrect call as you describe it. If the runner at 3rd ... | |
| Definition of Intentionally Dropping a Ball | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: "Here is mycan you please define intentionally dropping the ball?...let me expand, further, if there ... A: Winston, Most interpretations of the rule state that the ball must hit the glove for it to be ... | |
| Umpire call reversals | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I am President of the Royal Belgian Baseball & Softball Federation (www.frbbs.be). I would have ... A: Jerome, Overall, the umpires did exactly what their job expects them to do: Officiate the game in a ... | |
| Interference | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Senger, we had the following situation last night in our game and would like to know what the ... A: Michael, Using Official Baseball Rules, the call was correct: 7.09 It is interference by a batter ... | |
| pitcher/2nd base | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if a pitcher can fast roll/toss a ball backwards towards the second base to ... A: Vince, You are correct. As long as the pitcher is not touching the rubber, then he can do whatever ... | |
| pitcher/2nd base | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if a pitcher can fast roll/toss a ball backwards towards the second base to ... A: Vince, A pitcher would not be allowed to attempt a pick-off as you describe it. The main reason on ... | |
| baseball | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: This also happened in a JV game. Not quite sure of ruling. In the game runner on third with one out! ... A: John, After the ground out, there were two outs. The runner from third then abandoned his base, ... | |
| baseball | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: This also happened in a JV game. Not quite sure of ruling. In the game runner on third with one out! ... A: John, Once the umpire determines the runner at third has abandoned his base, he would be called out ... | |
| delayed dead ball | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Happened in a jr high baseball game last night.Runners were on 1st and 2nd and a groundball was ht ... A: Mark, In every ruleset I umpire under, the ball is immediately dead when it hits a runner prior to ... | |
| intentional walk rules | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: During the Oakland A's TV broadcast on 8/17, there was a trivia question asking why the catcher put ... A: Jeff, There are no rules that would answer the question. After asking several fellow umpires, no ... | |
| Appeal | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Two Outs Two Strikes, runner at second. Umpire calls a strike three based upon a swing. No one ... A: Mike, Simply: No. Once a strike is called on a check swing, it cannot be reversed. The offense ... | |
| Fair or Foul Balls | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Senger, I have a couple of questions on whether a ball is fair or foul. 1) If a batter swings ... A: Michael, With any foul balls up to (and including) first and third bases, the decision on whether a ... | |
| Can we protest a game after the end of the game? | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: In our league in Colorado we have a written rule that states "All players in uniform who are not ... A: Charlie, There are no rules that pertain to this type of situation, simply because the "must play" ... | |
| Official Game Line Up Card | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I am an American Legion coach and we are currently playing in our state tournament. We play American ... A: Stephen, Depending on how strict the rules were, the player could be ineligible to play. In Major ... | |
| ruling | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: There was a play at the plate. Catcher was 4 ft. in front of the plate on the baseline and had ... A: Henry, The ruling here all depends on the Official Rules for the league you're umpiring. I'm not ... | |
| Balk | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Game being played under PONY rules. Runner on 2nd, pitcher throws ball and a balk is called batter ... A: George, I'm not experienced in PONY rules, but I will give you the answer based on Official ... | |
| Pitching | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: After coming to the set position, can a pitcher throw to any base without removing his back foot ... A: Of course he can. The easiest example is a left-handed pitcher attempting a pick-off to first base. ... | |
| Does the run count? | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Bases loaded, 2 outs. Batter hits a soft liner to short which is dropped. Runner on second is ... A: Randy, I had originally given you the Official Baseball Rules definition of Force Play: A FORCE ... | |
| Pitching rules | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: In a recent cubs game, they pulled the pitcher and placed him in the field, another pitcher came ... A: Bill, This is allowed: Rule 3.03 Comment: A pitcher may change to another position only once ... | |
| Does the run count? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Bases loaded, 2 outs. Batter hits a soft liner to short which is dropped. Runner on second is ... A: Randy, As long as the runner from second is in a force play, the run would count. A FORCE PLAY is ... | |
| Baseball | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: What happens when a foul ball is caught and the fielder accidently runs past the dead ball line with ... A: Graeme, If the fielder catches the ball while in dead-ball territory, the ball is a foul ball; no ... | |
| Do the runs count? | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Here is the scenario. Runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs. Batter hits a line drive to the outfield ... A: Wes, The runs would not count. The following is from the Official Baseball Rules: 7.12 Unless two ... | |
| baseball rule clarification | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I know from some prior situations that it is hard to correct things once a player goes to the ... A: Karen, For situation #1, I will need further information. When you say "the umpire did the quick ... | |
| foul tip out | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Why is a foul tip into the catcher's glove an out on the third strike but not the first two? If a ... A: Andy, The difference between the two is found in the Definitions section of the Official Baseball ... | |
| Home Run or Out | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: A batter hits a ball that is clearly on its way to leaving the yard. The left fielder continues to ... A: Bob, In the situation you gave, the batter would be out as long as the fielder was still in-play ... | |
| Fly ball catch with a runner on first | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping someone could shed some light on this scenario. Base runner is at first base the ... A: Robert, It is correct to award the runner third base. However, the runner must touch first before ... | |
| first baseman causing balks | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Does the first baseman need to be within tagging distance of the runner to receive a throw over from ... A: Ron, Official Baseball Rules do not specifically state the rule, but it has been interpreted that ... | |
| Interference by on deck hitter | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: There was a play at the plate where the throw from the OF went by the catcher and sliding runner and ... A: Vic, Unless the on-deck batter purposely interfered with the play, there is no call. Official ... | |
| batter-runner interference | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: this is the scenario: A right handed batter hits a dribbler in fair territory just out in front of ... A: Bill, Generally, umpires will ignore this, as both players were doing as they should and no one got ... | |
| Coaching conduct | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Can a coach stand behind the homeplate umpire, behind the backstop while the opposing team is ... A: Stacy, Coaches are not allowed behind the umpire during a game. Depending on the ruleset used, the ... | |
| batter | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Does the batter have to make an attempt to avoid being hit by a pitched ball in a major league game/ A: Armando, In general, a batter must attempt to avoid a pitch. However, some leniency is given on a ... | |
| Rules to protest a game | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Can a manager or team official file an official protest after a game had been officially completed? ... A: Roland, The umpire's duties do not carry into ineligible players (other than what has occurred in ... | |
| Rules to protest a game | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Can a manager or team official file an official protest after a game had been officially completed? ... A: Roland, For most protests, the protest must be made to the umpire-in-chief prior to the next pitch ... | |
| rubber baseball | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: We were playing a baseball game(age 14). The bases were loaded. There were 2 outs. The opposing ... A: Sheila, As far as I know, there are no rules governing the penalties of an illegally-used ball. ... | |
| Balk Call | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: We play Federation Baseball Rule in our league in Virginia (NVTBL). My pitcher was called for a balk ... A: Joe, A spin move is definitely not a balk. In order to pick off a player, the pitcher must gain ... | |
| Runner hit by ball | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: College baseball- ball is struck by batter propelling ball on ground thru I field toward right ... A: Michael, The main question to ask here is if the ball had passed any infielder other than the ... | |
| 11U AA, Nations Baseball | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: On live ball play, runner from third attempts to score, runner from second goes touches third and ... A: Jose, First off, I had no luck in finding a definite answer in the OBR Rules. However, I've been ... | |
| Game called on account of darkness | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Please offer your opinion on how this should be handled....Game is called at top of 5th inning ... A: Anji, The answer all depends on how many innings the game was scheduled for. If it was scheduled ... | |
| Force out in baseball | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: We had a situation where there was a force at 2nd base. The second baseman had the ball in his hand ... A: Liz, For any force out at a base, the fielder can touch the base with any part of his body, as long ... | |
| throwing a glove and touching the ball | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I understand the rule is three bases if Contact is made but as an umpire how exactly is the call ... A: Jim, I would signal obstruction, which is my left arm straight out and hand in a fist. I would also ... | |
| overthrow to first gets stuck in the fence | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a rules question for you On an overthrow to first base where the ball gets stuck in the ... A: William, Any ball that lodges into a fence is considered an immediate dead ball. In your scenario ... | |
| runner interference | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: Runner on 2nd. Batter hits ball towards shortstop, shortstop moves up to play ball and runner on ... A: Steve, No, that is not right. The ball is dead immediately on any interference, so whether he was ... | |
| Fair/Foul Ball | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Batter hits a ground ball in the infield that starts in fair territory; the infielder while in fair ... A: Ken, When calling a fair or foul ball, the location of the player or where the ball last bounce has ... | |
| catching a fly ball in the outfield | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: If an outfielder catches a fly ball and then drops as he exchanges to his other hand to throw back ... A: Sandra, According to the Official Baseball Rules, "In establishing the validity of the catch, the ... | |
| Stealing Home, Overrun bases, "Time" | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Several rules involved here- (Minor League 9-12,Kid pitch) Scenario- 5th inning, bases loaded 1 ... A: Chad, I'm not familiar with the rules the league you mention uses, but I would assume it's a ... | |
| rules | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: ther are runners on 1 and 3 2 out. The batter hits a home run over the fence but the batter fails ... A: Both runners will score. An appeal is a time play, so both runners scored before the appeal was ... | |
| Interference | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: during a little league game the runner on second was stealing third and the pitch was in the dirt ... A: Chris, In your situation, it would definitely be batter's interference. In fact, a batter can still ... | |
| Carrying a caught ball out of play | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: In asa softball does the runner have to be in contact with the base occupied when a fielder catches ... A: Richard, I am not trained in ASA rules, but I did find a copy of their rulebook online. According ... | |
| majors pitchers | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: If the pitcher has control of the ball on the rubber, and runners on first and third, with the ... A: Randy, I am a bit confused on what you are asking. I'm assuming the following: After a base hit, ... | |
| running out of base path | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: a player is forced to run from 2nd base to third on a ground ball. the ball is fielded by the third ... A: Daniel, If the play happened exactly as you mentioned, the runner should not have been called out. ... | |
| Balk Rule Situation | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Runners on first and third, 2 out. Pitcher begins his move, runner on first breaks for second. ... A: Baylor, I'm not trained in PONY rules, but I've heard they use modified OBR. None of what you said ... | |
| Balk Rule Situation | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Runners on first and third, 2 out. Pitcher begins his move, runner on first breaks for second. ... A: Baylor, I will assume the game was being played under OBR (Official Baseball Rules) rules, which ... | |
| deadball ruling | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: This has to do with a recent local high school baseball game. There was a runner on first which had ... A: William, The umpires got the call right. According to the NFHS's Baseball Rules, "runners return to ... | |
| Rules | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Please explain the "infield fly" rule. ANSWER: The infield fly rule is a bit like learning to ride ... A: When you think about it, it's a great rule. It protects the offensive. If there were runners on ... | |
| Rules | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Please explain the "infield fly" rule. A: The infield fly rule is a bit like learning to ride a bike -- it's complicated to understand at ... | |
| Obstruction of a base | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: In my opinion, in order to avoid injuries and to be fair to the runner, the fielder, including the ... A: John, Catchers feel they have to do it because it's allowed. The difference between home and other ... | |
| Obstruction of a base | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: In my opinion, in order to avoid injuries and to be fair to the runner, the fielder, including the ... A: John, I am all for safety in sports, especially in non-professional leagues. However, to make a ... | |
| HBP Rule | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have seen a shifting of umpire calls on batters hit-by- pitch calls. In the last month, I have ... A: Julian, In NFHS, the rule simply states that the batter must not "permit a pitched ball to touch ... | |
| scoring and stats question | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am preparing the stats for a game in which a player was injured, and was out for 2 innings, and ... A: Karen, Because you mentioned the re-entry of a player, I'm assuming you're using NFHS (Fed) rules. ... | |
| Balk | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: Is it a balk if a a right handed pitcher's right foot leaves the pitching rubber while pitching ... A: Laura, I can't find any rules to substantiate my ruling, but I would have to see what you mean. If ... | |
| Out of Play Situations | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I was in a high school game and a ruling was made on the field which I am not sure was correct or ... A: Lawrence, I apologize for the delay in answering -- baseball season is beginning to get busy! For ... | |
| Baseball rules | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My son sge 10 asked me if a runner and the baseman who catches the ball reach the base at the same ... A: Dixie, According to Official Baseball Rules (OBR, the rules used by Major League Baseball): 7.01 A ... | |
| pitch count when a player competes in a league and in weekend travel ball | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Little League Baseball of course employs pitch counts with all age groups. an 11-12 yr old can throw ... A: I cannot speak for this particular weekend league, but most have a supplemental set of rules that ... | |
| Home Run Stolen? Or Not? | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Ball is going over right field fence when fielder jumps up, catches it (glove over fence) and goes ... A: If I felt the ball would have gone over the fence on the fly, I would rule this a home run. If I ... | |
| covering 3rd and 1st | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Sorry in advance about the length of this question... 3rd baseman straddling the bag while a runner ... A: Doug, OBR 4.03 states: "When the ball is put in play ... all fielders other than the catcher shall ... | |
| interference | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I get a little confused with 7.08g and 6.06c with regards to the batter interfering with the catcher ... A: This situation would fall under 6.06c. The Comment for the rule states "If the batter interferes ... | |
| interference | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I get a little confused with 7.08g and 6.06c with regards to the batter interfering with the catcher ... A: Roger, The rule is set the way it is to penalize the offense. For example, if the batter were ... | |
| dead ball ques. | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: runner on 1st,batter receives ball four. catcher catches ball four. runner on 1st hassles to 2nd but ... A: Jorge, I will assume that the ruleset used was Official Baseball Rules (OBR). If another ruleset was ... | |
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Andrew Senger
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Expertise
Anything related to baseball rules.
Experience
I am a baseball umpire. I am certified for High School (NFHS), and work in Missouri (MSHSAA). I also umpire for local leagues that use both NFHS and OBR.
Organizations
NFHS - National Federation of High Schools
MSHSAA - Missouri State High School Athletic Association
GSLAU - Greater St. Louis Association of Umpires
Education/Credentials
I have attended numerous training lessons on umpiring. Many of these lessons including Rules Interpretations.
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